# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 807 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 224 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [For Okinawa businesses] The 13th Uchina Healthy Business Association special regular meeting will be held on Thursday, September 17

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:34:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000178799.html
- anchor: #n1809467
- Companies mentioned: 琉球朝日放送株式会社、協会けんぽ沖縄支部、那覇商工会議所、アクサ生命保険沖縄支社、東京大学、日琉株式会社、興南施設管理株式会社、株式会社西自動車商会、株式会社隆盛コンサルタント

Facts:
- Capacity: 50 people (first come, first served)

## 【海外登壇報告】理学ボディ、インドネシア理学療法士学会「TITAFI XXXVIII & IFEX 2026」に登壇

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:33:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000140547.html
- anchor: #n1809468
- Companies mentioned: 理学ボディ、PT Rigaku Body Indonesia、luluto、青山筋膜整体理学BODY

Facts:
- 104 locations in Japan and overseas
- 485 local physiotherapists
- Sponsored by 28 companies
- Operates 108 locations in Japan
- Indonesia’s average life expectancy is 68.3 years
- A gap of about 7.6 years between the two
- 24% of men
- 22% of women

## What matters when choosing a home for old age? Survey of 200 men and women aged 50 and over (conducted by 株式会社アイリンク・ケア)

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:32:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000186988.html
- anchor: #n1809469
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイリンク・ケア、Freeasy

Facts:
- 200 men and women aged 50 and over
- Feel somewhat anxious
- Do not feel very anxious
- Feel very anxious
- Have not given it concrete thought yet and cannot decide
- Do not feel anxious at all
- Being able to afford the costs without undue strain
- Having easy access to medical and nursing care support
- Being able to continue living there even if care needs increase
- Easy access to outings, shopping and medical appointments
- Being able to spend time alone in a private room
- Confidence in the staff’s responsiveness and staffing levels
- Being able to live in a familiar area or near family
- Clear information on initial, monthly and additional fees
- Clean and comfortable facilities

## Rakuten to launch “Rakuten Furusato Residents,” a portal site serving as a platform for the “Furusato Resident Registration System,” in spring 2027

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:31:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002671.000005889.html
- anchor: #n1809470
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ株式会社、楽天ふるさと納税、楽天トラベル

Facts:
- Spring 2027

## Suicides and school absenteeism among children hit new highs — Policy proposal to protect the “right to play,” “Play Manifesto 2026,” released

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:31:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000113999.html
- anchor: #n1809471
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人TOKYO PLAY

Facts:
- The number of suicides among elementary, junior high and high school students in 2025 was 538
- 29.7% of 13-year-olds have a negative self-image, saying, “I strongly feel that I am of no use”
- 裸眼視力1.0未満の小学生は、この45年で2.0倍に達しました

## [Ginza/Wako] “Sustainability Month GOOD LOOP 2026” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000362.000025779.html
- anchor: #n1809472
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 和光、株式会社ヘラルボニー、HERALBONY Co.,Ltd.

Facts:
- MANACO Drawstring Bag: ¥63,800 including tax
- MANACO Long Wallet: ¥57,200 including tax
- Scarf: ¥19,800 including tax

## Bosch Rexroth rapidly delivers a custom product-transfer solution for a new packaging line in Germany that meets the strict hygiene standards of the food and dairy industries

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185914.html
- anchor: #n1809484
- Companies mentioned: ボッシュ・レックスロス、HELDELE、ゾット社、Bosch Rexroth AG

Facts:
- Approximately 31,900 employees
- Sales totaled €6.5 billion in fiscal 2025

## 株式会社バロン supplies NHKテクノロジーズ with “Avalon remote Nv,” a remote desktop system made entirely in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000102914.html
- anchor: #n1809483
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バロン、NHKテクノロジーズ、株式会社FIYTTY、マイクロソフト

Facts:
- Automatically reconnects approximately 0.05 seconds after a communications outage

## The UTMB World Series, a premier international trail-running competition, to be held in Hiroshima for the first time in spring 2027!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000165611.html
- anchor: #n1809482
- Companies mentioned: UTMB、UTMB®ワールドシリーズ、Hiroshima Ultra-Trail by UTMB®実行委員会、株式会社ルーセント、LUC＋Adventures（ルクタス）、株式会社フラッグ・プロダクション

Facts:
- Expected to welcome approximately 3,000 athletes from around 50 countries and regions
- An event expected to draw approximately 10,000 people, including supporters, spectators and other attendees
- 経済波及効果は20〜30億円規模
- Time limit: 29 hours
- 1,000 participants in each event (3,000 in total)

## Sold-out original cup back in stock! Special set from oral care brand SWAG available exclusively through its official online store

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000020983.html
- anchor: #n1809481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トリクル、SWAG

Facts:
- Price: ¥5,550 (tax included)
- ¥990 (tax included)
- ¥1,430 (tax included)
- ¥1,980 (tax included)
- ¥990 (tax included)

## Kelly Beaver氏、イプソスの最高経営責任者に就任

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000122181.html
- anchor: #n1809480
- Companies mentioned: イプソス、PwC、Coffey International Ltd、ESOMAR、Market Research Society

Facts:
- イプソスで15年以上の経験を有しています
- Has more than 18,000 employees

## Official figure project for “Last Origin” gets underway! New “Erato” figure prototype to be unveiled at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] — merchandise plans for this winter and next spring also in progress

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000155525.html
- anchor: #n1809479
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社G・O・P、KEYAKI Hobby、ダイキ工業、VALOFE Co., Ltd.、Pmang、GAMEcom

Facts:
- “Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer],” one of the world’s largest sculpting and figure events, held on Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Scheduled for release in early 2027
- ● Scale: 1/6
- Reservations close on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

## New compact stainless steel soup jar (SW-NA20), perfect as an extra item for lunchtime

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000006490.html
- anchor: #n1809478
- Companies mentioned: 象印マホービン株式会社

Facts:
- Features a 200 mL capacity
- High heat retention keeps contents at 62°C or above even after 6 hours
- Available from September 1, 2026

## The familiar road home from school. And beyond it—Himiko!? Takahashi Shoten’s first short story collection for elementary and junior high school students, “Traveling 10 Minutes: After-School Chronicles.” 7 popular children’s authors come together. Enjoy history, mystery and fantasy in stories that take 10 minutes each

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000069413.html
- anchor: #n1809477
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社高橋書店、一般社団法人 日本児童文芸家協会

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,375 (tax included)
- Page count: 224 pages

## A rich array of food culture unique to Kawasaki comes together! The 5th “Kawasaki Night Market” is coming!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000377.000124454.html
- anchor: #n1809476
- Companies mentioned: 川崎市、川崎夜市実行委員会、川崎駅広域商店街連合会、チネチッタ通り商店街振興組合、川崎駅前仲見世通商店街振興組合、㈱ チッタ エンタテイメント、NPO法人カワサキミュージックキャスト、㈱ ノクチ基地

Facts:
- Attendance: 38,000
- Price: ¥3,600 (a set of 3 tickets worth ¥1,200 each)

## 16,089 visitors! Report on our participation in the “Reform Industry Fair 2026,” July 29 (Wed)–30 (Thu) | Ielove GROUP

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000832.000008550.html
- anchor: #n1809475
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いえらぶGROUP、キマール、スマホで物確

Facts:
- Visitors over 2 days: 16,089
- Used by more than 50,000 companies nationwide

## “Shimane Iwami Travel Campaign: Connected by the San-in Expressway” to launch to attract visitors to the Iwami region following the extension of the San-in Expressway!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001138.000036130.html
- anchor: #n1809474
- Companies mentioned: 島根県、ニッポンレンタカー、タイムズカー、バジェット・レンタカー

Facts:
- ¥2,000 off purchases at participating roadside stations and other locations

## [ルイ·ヴィトン] Announces a new collaboration for the “Cologne Parfum” collection

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002567.000060591.html
- anchor: #n1809473
- Companies mentioned: ルイ·ヴィトン、アレックス·イスラエル

Facts:
- Made to order, limited to 66 pieces worldwide
- 60 artisans
- More than 7,000 hours of craftsmanship
- 219のパーツ1つ1つ

## “JWLI Bootcamp 2026 Fukui,” held for the first time in Hokuriku, concludes; 3 women graduates to pitch solutions to social issues in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:29:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000062030.html
- anchor: #n1809347
- Companies mentioned: フィッシュファミリー財団、JWLI、Venture Café Tokyo、NPO法人なせばなる、一般社団法人Try Angle、NPO法人SISTERS、まなぶとものWA合同会社、株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、株式会社SISTERS

Facts:
- 12 program graduates
- 3 of them
- In June 2026
- September 17, 2026
- A total of 350 participants
- A cumulative total of 240 people

## 〈Post-event report〉Judoka Natsumi Tsunoda, appointed RGS ambassador, takes the stage! New product launch event held for SecureGo, an information leak prevention solution that addresses “shadow AI”

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:26:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000120135.html
- anchor: #n1809348
- Companies mentioned: RGS株式会社、SecureGo、ATgo、CopilotGo

Facts:
- Established: September 20, 2012
- 資本金：5,000 万円

## 【Guest appearances confirmed by Momoko of High Heel, Anne Mika, Koh Kentetsu, Akari Yoshida and Hina Kagei!】The 7th Self-Care Market will be held in Osaka for the first time! “Heart and Body: 2 days to reflect on who we are”

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:26:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002942.000002372.html
- anchor: #n1809349
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦の友社、再春館製薬所、英ウィメンズクリニック、b idol

Facts:
- 2026年9月12日（土）、9月13日（日）の2日間
- September 12, 2026 (Saturday), Open 11:00
- September 13 (Sunday), Open 10:30
- More than 10 million TikTok followers
- YouTube’s “Kohkentetsu kitchen” is a popular channel with more than 2.2 million subscribers

## 茨城県 seeks principals who do not need teaching licenses for 7 public schools at once through En’s “Social Impact Recruitment Project”

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:24:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001253.000000725.html
- anchor: #n1809350
- Companies mentioned: エン株式会社、茨城県、電通、花王、PwCコンサルティング、NHK、ホンダグループ

Facts:
- 7 public schools
- 10 combined junior and senior high schools
- Established 3 secondary schools
- 7 schools are eligible for this year’s open recruitment of principals
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Sunday, August 30

## Gourmet picks chosen by department store floor staff! A special selection of treats recommended for summer visits home and gatherings, plus a “Memories of Matsuzakaya Shizuoka Store” campaign

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:22:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003875.000025003.html
- anchor: #n1809351
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、ルピシア、吉川水産、桂新堂、ミセス・ハルノ洋菓子店

Facts:
- Fluffy, creamy fresh cream sandwich (1 piece) ¥300, tax included
- An paste (1 piece) ¥1,080, tax included
- Financier (1 piece) ¥172, tax included
- Reissued custard pudding (1 piece) ¥378, tax included
- Scallop and grilled “Megumi” corn salad (100 g) ¥797, tax included
- Aged湯種 bread (1/2 loaf, 1 bag) ¥237, tax included

## Autumn afternoon tea featuring chestnut, pumpkin and caramel at restaurant GRILL TABLE in 神戸マリオットホテル

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000813.000010391.html
- anchor: #n1809352
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、神戸マリオットホテル、restaurant GRILL TABLE、HARBOR CAFE、crossfield with TERRACE LOUNGE、ロンネフェルト

Facts:
- As many as 11 kinds of sweets
- ¥4,400 (tax and service charge included)
- ¥4,000 (tax and service charge included)
- Weekdays ¥3,800
- Weekends and holidays ¥4,200
- 1,154 people

## The number of KITARO service contracts has exceeded 10,000

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:19:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000100143.html
- anchor: #n1809353
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクシス、KITARO

Facts:
- The number of contracts has exceeded 10,000
- Axis’s KITARO service is used by more than 1,400 companies.
- Capital: ¥76.6 million (as of the end of March 2026)

## FC東京 strengthens heat measures at summer home games; initiatives for visitors to be carried out in partnership with 花王ビオレ and Tokyo Gas!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:18:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001024.000034942.html
- anchor: #n1809354
- Companies mentioned: FC東京、花王ビオレ、東京ガス株式会社

Facts:
- The first 15,000 visitors to each match
- Skin temperature stays 3°C lower for 1 hour than before application

## More than 100 Pokémon appear in the streets of Nihonbashi and Yaesu?! “Encounter Legendary Pokémon: Legend Research in Nihonbashi & Yaesu” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:17:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001105.000051782.html
- anchor: #n1809355
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産株式会社、RIDDLER、株式会社ポケモン、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、三井ショッピングパーク

Facts:
- More than 100 Pokémon in total
- 19 Pokémon to appear as statues
- 3,300 yen (tax included)
- 2026年9月9日（水）～11月29日（日）

## “A new way to visit graves while avoiding the scorching daytime heat” Nighttime grave visits, a rarity nationwide, proposed by 證大寺, with a history of 1,200 years, are drawing attention

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:16:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000131876.html
- anchor: #n1809356
- Companies mentioned: 宗教法人證大寺、證大寺 江戸川本坊、船橋 昭和浄苑、森林公園 昭和浄苑

Facts:
- Originated in 835 AD

## Donations totaling more than ¥100 million made as relief contributions for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake disaster

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:16:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001779.000129774.html
- anchor: #n1809357
- Companies mentioned: ソフトバンクグループ株式会社、ソフトバンク株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、LINEヤフー基金

Facts:
- More than ¥100 million in total
- 50 million yen
- ¥102 million
- 95 million yen
- 7 million yen

## Yui Takamatsu, a model based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, appointed ambassador for ピラティススタジオDEP山口店

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:13:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000176515.html
- anchor: #n1809229
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DEP、ピラティススタジオDEP山口店、Miss Charity International 2026

Facts:
- Franchise network of approximately 50 locations nationwide
- More than 100,000 sessions annually
- More than 3,000 Google reviews
- Highly rated at an average of 4.9 stars or higher
- Custom-made machine Pilates combining more than 1,000 types of exercises with specialized expertise

## The 3rd Japan-wide Local Frozen Food Awards 2027 will be held! Entries open August 1!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000131340.html
- anchor: #n1809237
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人未来の食卓、冷凍食品PR連盟、松屋銀座「ギンザフローズングルメ」、楽天グループ株式会社、一般社団法人全国スーパーマーケット協会

Facts:
- 115 local frozen food products will be brought together
- Entry fee: ¥30,000

## Independent research reports from 7 countries capturing changes in market conditions, including food additive regulations and nutrition labeling

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000002177.html
- anchor: #n1809236
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TNC

Facts:
- 7 countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea
- ¥200,000 (excluding tax)

## “Automation design templates” to prevent reliance on individual employees and boost productivity released. 株式会社ルミッション begins offering them free of charge to small and medium-sized businesses

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000173646.html
- anchor: #n1809235
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルミッション

Facts:
- From Monday, August 3, 2026

## A professional training program in pet nutrition counseling launches for staff at drugstores in the Fuji Yakuhin Group

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000062253.html
- anchor: #n1809234
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社富士薬品、株式会社クロス・マーケティング、TPCマーケティングリサーチ株式会社、朝日大学マーケティング研究所、日本ペット栄養学会

Facts:
- 47% of people in Japan have experience owning a pet
- The market was worth ¥502.5 billion in 2024
- Up 7.6% year over year
- The healthy pet food market accounts for about 47%, worth ¥235 billion
- Up 8.5% year over year
- 30% of pet owners named drugstores (dog owners: 32.1%
- cat owners: 43.1%)
- 1,285 stores across Japan

## 【西鎌倉レ・シュー】New limited-edition sweets to savor summer: retro “Cream Soda” and tropical “Ete” now available

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000552.000036932.html
- anchor: #n1809233
- Companies mentioned: 西鎌倉レ・シュー、Les Choux、ジェイ・ワークス株式会社

Facts:
- Cream Soda ¥561 (tax included)
- Ete ¥777 (tax included)

## Insect experts gather over summer vacation for wildlife monitoring at いなぎめぐみの里山 [Tokyo]

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001308.000006976.html
- anchor: #n1809232
- Companies mentioned: 生活協同組合パルシステム東京、株式会社nuucoto、認定NPO法人JUON （樹恩）NETWORK、パルシステム生活協同組合連合会

Facts:
- 21 family members of users
- A satoyama area of approximately 2.5 ha
- Approximately 20 species of living things
- Dragonflies are 70 cm
- 2004
- A user base of around 2,000 people
- Contributions: 22.77 billion yen
- Number of cooperative members: 538,000
- Total business volume: 91.3 billion yen
- Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
- Total number of members 1.77 million

## 【箱根リトリートföre & villa 1/f】Reconnect with your true self by immersing yourself in the forest: an autumn wellness retreat in Hakone

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002095.000016207.html
- anchor: #n1809231
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン、オリエンタルホテルズ＆リゾーツ、箱根リトリートföre & villa 1/f、VIRA、DARA

Facts:
- 23 collaboration creators selected
- The modern hotel “före” has 37 rooms
- The independent cottages “villa 1/f” comprise 18 units
- 7 new villas completed
- 18 hotels in Japan
- 4,837 rooms in total
- 27 hotels in Japan
- Total guest rooms: 9,051
- Total group hotel employees: 4,018
- före： 2名1室夕朝食付き107,000円～

## 【A whopping 287 stickers!】A sticker book packed with cuteness, featuring Monchhichi in styles ranging from classic looks to colorful, on-trend designs, is now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008751.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1809230
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、Sekiguchi Co.,Ltd.

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,650 (tax included)

## 9月6日福岡開催「Beauty Circle」参加費全額を令和8年熊本地震災害支援へ寄付

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:09:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000043191.html
- anchor: #n1809238
- Companies mentioned: 聖心美容クリニック、医療法人社団美翔会、NPO共生フォーラム

Facts:
- Participation fee: ¥1,100 (tax included)
- Capacity: 400 people
- Will celebrate its 33rd anniversary in October 2026

## For the first time at the event! Summer festival “Rock on V Summer Fes” to feature 2 stages simultaneously on Saturday, Aug. 29!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:09:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000033025.html
- anchor: #n1809239
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミラティブ、株式会社アイブレイド、Rock on V、ぶいきゃす、ライブレイド、IRIAM

Facts:
- A total of 23 popular VTubers gather
- Saturday, August 29, 2026

## 【Republished after 15 years in response to strong public demand】“A Journey Through Former Town Names” traces the history of 44 former town names

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:08:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000160939.html
- anchor: #n1809240
- Companies mentioned: 前橋商工会議所、群馬地名研究会

Facts:
- General admission: ¥500
- Members: ¥400
- Limited to 300 copies
- 44 towns in Maebashi City

## “アクビガール” sliding acrylic keychains arrive Aug. 22! All 5 designs feature Akubi-chan transforming cutely when slid

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:06:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000038073.html
- anchor: #n1809241
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タツノコプロ、ウルトラニュープランニング株式会社、アクビガール

Facts:
- Size: 4.5 cm
- Price: ¥400
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
- Lineup: 5 designs in total

## 済生会宇都宮病院 to open “Medical Wellness,” a private-pay medical care area, on Aug. 3

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:05:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187307.html
- anchor: #n1809242
- Companies mentioned: 済生会宇都宮病院、社会福祉法人恩賜財団済生会支部栃木県済生会宇都宮病院

Facts:
- Number of beds: 644
- Estimated cost: ¥275,000 (tax included)
- Initial consultation: ¥5,500 / Follow-up consultation: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Procedure fee: From ¥16,500 for the first 1 cm² (tax included)

## Hitachi, 商船三井 and JAL sign MOU for a demonstration of Japan’s first CO₂ removal technology on Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:04:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000141666.html
- anchor: #n1809243
- Companies mentioned: 日立製作所、商船三井、JAL、Captura Corp.、日本トランスオーシャン航空、琉球エアーコミューター

Facts:
- Operates more than 900 vessels worldwide
- Owns 234 aircraft
- Network spanning 71 countries and 413 airports worldwide

## High school students take on the role of sushi chefs for a week, welcoming guests from overseas

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:03:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000095908.html
- anchor: #n1809244
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニポテンシャル、有楽町かきだ、正則学園高等学校

Facts:
- Participating students: 4 (students of 正則学園高等学校)
- 外国人客比率が約7～8割
- Program period: July 27, 2026 (Mon.)–Aug. 6 (Thu.)

## ＜indent × 一二三書房 initiative to create original hit works＞ Comic adaptation of “I’m Apparently a Legendary Villainess, So I’ve Decided Not to Appear in the Main Story” begins distribution!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:02:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000064443.html
- anchor: #n1809245
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社indent、株式会社一二三書房、ラワーレコミックス

Facts:
- An original-work foundation with more than 3 million cases

## Logistics big data analysis service “Logita” launches

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188322.html
- anchor: #n1809246
- Companies mentioned: 日野コンピューターシステム株式会社、日野自動車株式会社、三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 500,000 units

## Plastic bottle caps become “playable blocks”

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000907.000005808.html
- anchor: #n1809247
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メガハウス、マザーウォーター株式会社、バンダイナムコグループ、一般社団法人 日本玩具協会

Facts:
- (φ) 60 × (H) 150 mm (including bottle)
- 290 ml (natural mineral water)
- ¥100 (10% tax included)
- Cumulative production of more than １億 bottles
- Established in 2009
- Thursday, Aug. 27–Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026

## トゥミ unveils TUMI AXIS, a new collection pursuing “quiet innovation”

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000025356.html
- anchor: #n1809248
- Companies mentioned: トゥミ、TUMI、Tumi, Inc.

Facts:
- Large Backpack, 25L
- Medium Backpack, 20L

## Support for those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000071197.html
- anchor: #n1809249
- Companies mentioned: 日本音楽著作権協会、JASRAC

Facts:
- ¥5 million

## Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to KO1KEYZ’s first fan meeting! Special program to stream on Lemino!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001106.000113690.html
- anchor: #n1809250
- Companies mentioned: KO1KEYZ、株式会社NTTドコモ、Lemino、PRODUCE 101 JAPAN 新世界、LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT

Facts:
- A total of 50 people
- 1,540 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,650 yen per month (tax included)

## Guidable joins ONODERA USER RUN Group, bringing one of Japan’s largest recruitment platforms for foreign residents to more companies and users

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000017621.html
- anchor: #n1809251
- Companies mentioned: Guidable株式会社、ONODERA USER RUN、ONODERA GROUP、株式会社LEOC

Facts:
- Has produced more than 10,000 specified skilled workers
- Cumulative number of people trained: 12,162
- Has produced 10,074 people who passed the specified skills test
- 8,433 people have received job offers through employment placement services for specified skilled workers
- A cumulative total of 6,637 people have already started working at referral destinations
- Provides meals at more than 3,000 locations nationwide
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 【Japan Direct Marketing Association】Experts from Hakuhodo DY, ファンケル, スクロール360 and others to discuss direct marketing in the AI era | Sept. 5, free admission

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000186634.html
- anchor: #n1809396
- Companies mentioned: 日本ダイレクトマーケティング学会、博報堂DYホールディングス、ファンケル、スクロール360、デジタルハリウッド大学、西武文理大学、中央大学、目白大学、福岡大学

Facts:
- 日本ダイレクトマーケティング学会 marks its 25th anniversary this year
- The 25th National Research Conference will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at the Surugadai Campus of デジタルハリウッド大学.
- 日本ダイレクトマーケティング学会 is a research organization founded in 2001 to advance research and practice in direct marketing.

## 【1st BBA Seminar】The current state and outlook for the regulatory and market environment surrounding the battery storage business

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000179846.html
- anchor: #n1809395
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 蓄電池事業者協議会、経済産業省 資源エネルギー庁、三菱総合研究所

Facts:
- Date and time: Monday, Aug. 31, 12:30–15:00 (registration opens at 12:00)
- Registration deadline: Friday, Aug. 14, by 12:30

## Thailand’s leading pop duo “SCRUBB” to hold first solo Tokyo concert in 2 years on Nov. 1

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000177458.html
- anchor: #n1809394
- Companies mentioned: SCRUBB、AndGain株式会社、29ers

Facts:
- VIP ticket: ¥22,000
- Standing ticket: ¥12,000
- Drew an audience of approximately 10,000

## 【Online on Sept. 12 (Sat.): Parent seminar】Communication workshop to bring out children’s potential — hosted by フリースクール・クラーク国際中等部

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000141154.html
- anchor: #n1809393
- Companies mentioned: クラーク国際中等部、創志学園グループ、クラーク記念国際高等学校、フリースクール

Facts:
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, 14:00–15:15
- 〈Session 1〉Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, 14:30–15:50
- 〈Session 2〉Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 14:00–15:20
- Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026

## 【From Sendai】A former Japanese pageant titleholder takes on “human development in business.” “Precious UP for Business,” connecting the meaning of life with the purpose of work, launches in earnest from Sendai, Tohoku, on Aug. 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000184284.html
- anchor: #n1809392
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NARUUP、Miss Freedom of the World、Miss Freedom of Asia、Miss Cosmopolitan Japan、宣伝会議

Facts:
- Began offering the service on Aug. 4, 2026
- 株式会社NARUUP was established on May 18, 2026
- Special campaign offering all plans at 30% off
- Special launch price (limited to 3 companies)
- A total of 3–6 sessions, each lasting 60–90 minutes

## Notice of exhibiting at “DX System Development Expo 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000155234.html
- anchor: #n1809391
- Companies mentioned: エクシオ・システムマネジメント株式会社、エクシオ・デジタルソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社ナノオプト・メディア

Facts:
- 2026年9月3日（木）～4日（金）
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [Survey on Workforce Evaluation in the Age of Generative AI] About 80% say it has become “harder to assess ability and trustworthiness based on documents alone.” Both companies and freelancers call for “making track records and evaluations visible”

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000176459.html
- anchor: #n1809390
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CareerChain、GitHub

Facts:
- 40.6% of freelancers are concerned that “they cannot stand out on paper even if they have the skills”
- More than 70% are open to using “a system that carries evaluations and track records over to the next project”

## 【2026年調査】夏のボーナス受け取れる層は3人に1人（32.8%） 使い道1位は「貯蓄」、旅行・レジャーはわずか7%

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180227.html
- anchor: #n1809389
- Companies mentioned: ファイナンスメディア株式会社

Facts:
- Savings (35.1%)
- Travel and leisure account for just 7.0%
- 61.4% say their bonus amount is “about the same”
- 22.8% “reduced” the share allocated to savings and investments
- 20.2% “increased” it
- 31.3% do not have a bonus system

## [Event] The conventional wisdom on “estimates for accident-damaged vehicles” is changing! The “Accident-Damaged Vehicle Estimation Forum” will be held on September 18, exploring the startling 1.5-times gap in labor hours and the industry's future. Online tickets available to attendees nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000183205.html
- anchor: #n1809388
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロトリオス、国土交通省、株式会社プロトコーポレーション

Facts:
- 1.5 times the labor hours
- About 1,200 industry professionals from across Japan
- Online participation fee: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- 110,000 yen (tax included)
- 330,000 yen (tax included)
- 1口 11,000円（税込）
- Capital: 60 million yen
- 114 employees (excluding part-time and temporary staff; as of April 2026)

## Factoring comparison site “ファクット” surpasses 258 listed services; begins recruiting partners for a low-risk bulk quote service limited to the first 3 companies, avoiding quotes from multiple companies

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000047698.html
- anchor: #n1809387
- Companies mentioned: Common Future & Co.株式会社、ファクタリング比較サイト「ファククト」、国際ファクタリング連盟FCI、矢野経済研究所、NewsPicks、時事通信社JIJI.COM、FNNプライムオンライン、@DIME

Facts:
- 229 companies listed
- Monthly leads provided have also recently grown by about 10 times
- Japan's factoring transaction volume is about 60 billion euros
- About 10 trillion yen
- Global transaction volume exceeded 4 trillion euros in 2025
- Expected to grow to 2.9 trillion yen by fiscal 2030
- 2,515 user reviews
- About 100 leads were provided to listed factoring companies in June 2026
- Capital: 35.2 million yen

## 【越境学習】法人の枠を越えて「主任」を育てる 介護2社が半年間の合同プログラムを開始

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000172519.html
- anchor: #n1809386
- Companies mentioned: 日南株式会社、琉新の風、Cosmic Consulting、なんじょう苑グループ

Facts:
- A total of 18 managers and team leaders from the two companies
- June–November 2026; 6 sessions in total
- Pay levels more than 10% above the industry average

## Two of Japan's largest mölkky tournaments, each attracting more than 1,000 participants, to be held! Entries open and sponsors sought for the 13th Japan Mölkky Championship, being held in Kyoto Prefecture for the first time, and the 3rd Asian Mölkky Championship, returning after 5 years

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000137262.html
- anchor: #n1809385
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本モルック協会、国際モルック連盟、Tactic社

Facts:
- The number of people playing competitively in Japan is estimated at about 3.62 million
- More than 1,000 participants from Japan and abroad will gather
- Entry fee: ¥10,000 (tax included; system usage fee additional)
- Entry fee: ¥14,700 per team (tax included; system usage fee additional)
- About 500 teams from around the world are expected to compete in the world championship
- Of those, 61 teams are expected to participate from Japan

## 一般財団法人 フォーデイズ自立支援協会がライフサイエンスや自然科学分野の学術研究者へ助成を公募

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000036474.html
- anchor: #n1809384
- Companies mentioned: フォーデイズ自立支援協会、東京科学大学、金沢大学、岡山大学

Facts:
- Endowment: 3 million yen (at establishment)
- Grants of 500,000 yen each

## Could August's extreme heat lead to hair loss in autumn? About 90% of women in their 40s feel they “didn't take enough precautions when they were younger”… Preventive scalp and hair care to start at any age

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000117933.html
- anchor: #n1809383
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社4LIFE、リアスクリニック

Facts:
- About 60% responded that they “feel it often (20.0%)” or “feel it sometimes (45.5%)”
- The most common response was “dry and coarse hair (54.8%)”
- “Increased hair loss (49.9%)”
- “More gray hair (41.3%)”
- About 90% responded that they “hadn't done much (48.5%)” or “hadn't done anything at all (38.7%)”
- The most common response was “I wasn't concerned about future hair problems (55.1%)”
- “I didn't know that hair and scalp could get sunburned (42.1%)”
- “I wasn't concerned about hair damage at the time (39.1%)”
- About 70% responded that it “happens often (23.8%)” or “happens sometimes (44.5%)”

## [SUPER GT 2026 Round 4] HYPER WATER Racing INGING, sponsored by マーフィード, finishes 7th and moves up to 2nd in the series standings

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000178382.html
- anchor: #n1809382
- Companies mentioned: マーフィード、HYPER WATER Racing INGING、トヨタ

Facts:
- Finished in 7th place
- Moves up to 2nd in the series standings
- Temperatures inside the cockpit reach nearly 50°C

## Five members who “reverse-reincarnated” from the world of games make their debut on August 19 under the new-generation VTuber agency ウラロジゲームカンパニー!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000141545.html
- anchor: #n1809381
- Companies mentioned: ウラロジゲームカンパニー、株式会社CARTA HOLDINGS、株式会社Lighthouse Studio、神ゲー攻略、Kaubel、LIT LIVE

Facts:
- Exceeds 100 million page views per month
- Established: November 1, 2017

## Launches sales agency business for multifunctional service robots to improve operational efficiency at facilities

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000151662.html
- anchor: #n1809380
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTデータCCS、RoboPath株式会社

Facts:
- Launched on July 15, 2026

## [Toppings forever free and one free bowl of ramen on your next visit] 麺屋NOBUNAGA celebrates its 2nd anniversary on August 7 and 8, with a limit of 450 customers across 3 locations

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000156474.html
- anchor: #n1809379
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NOBUNAGA、麺屋NOBUNAGA

Facts:
- Limited to 450 customers across 3 locations
- Valid through Monday, August 31, 2026.

## Next-generation AI OCR “GenX AI OCR” to appear at AI & Artificial Intelligence Expo NEO! Try free demos of complex form reading and master data lookup!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000165900.html
- anchor: #n1809378
- Companies mentioned: GenX株式会社、Google for Startups、GMO AI & Web3株式会社、グリーベンチャーズ株式会社、株式会社セレス、gmjp、01Booster Capital、イーストベンチャーズ株式会社、株式会社ゼロワンブースター、スカイライト コンサルティング株式会社、DG Daiwa Ventures、Coincheck、Hyperithm、SPIRAL VENTURES、mint

Facts:
- An implementation trial normally valued at 130,000 yen is being offered free of charge
- Average recognition accuracy: 96%
- Capital: approximately 700 million yen (as of January 2025)

## しのはら財団 launches special website for the “Care Tech Innovation Contest 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000151554.html
- anchor: #n1809377
- Companies mentioned: しのはら財団、Speech Link、Tomori

Facts:
- 34 applications are expected to be selected across all categories
- Grant and learning incentive support totals approximately 75 million yen, based on maximum award amounts
- Maximum: 10 million yen
- Maximum: 5 million yen
- Maximum: 1.5 million yen
- Maximum: 1 million yen
- Learning incentive (bookstore gift card worth 10,000 yen)
- Learning incentive (bookstore gift card worth 50,000 yen)

## JIJ raises approximately 840 million yen in total, with Global Brain as lead investor

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000046947.html
- anchor: #n1809376
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JIJ、グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、富士通ベンチャーズ株式会社、KDDI株式会社、三菱電機株式会社、ANAホールディングス株式会社、ヤマトホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 840 million yen in total

## To avoid becoming either a victim or perpetrator of a traffic accident. “The Children's Road Traffic Act” goes on sale Aug. 31

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000014059.html
- anchor: #n1809375
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社弘文堂、（株）Art＆Arts、Amazon

Facts:
- Published on Aug. 31, 2026
- Page count: 160 pages
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included at 10%)

## Online bank debit service “Jamm” launches on “Gipt,” a gift platform for creators

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000125998.html
- anchor: #n1809374
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Jamm、株式会社Gipt、Gipt

Facts:
- As of June 2026, the service had 80,000 registered users
- The cumulative number of gifts has exceeded 50,000
- Supported by 315 financial institutions nationwide, including megabanks
- Fee: 1.8%
- 2.2% from 2027 onward
- 1% of the payment amount is returned as a discount

## [Business partnership] Business partnership with “ワクリエ新居浜” in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture: Management courses taught by instructors from the University of Tokyo, Waseda University and other institutions are available for just 1,100 yen per year, exclusively for people affiliated with ワクリエ新居浜!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000107365.html
- anchor: #n1809373
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社やさしいビジネスラボ、やさしいビジネススクール、ワクリエ新居浜、東京大学、神戸大学、九州大学、早稲田大学

Facts:
- A service normally priced at 9,800 yen per year is offered for 1,100 yen per year (tax included)

## ワイズバイン、総務省「自治体DX推進参考事例集」に予算編成・財政運営支援システムの共同調達事例として掲載

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000106693.html
- anchor: #n1809372
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WiseVine、総務省、新潟県、長野県、長野県佐久市

Facts:
- Initial cost: 882.2 million yen (tax included)
- Approximately 396.5 million yen is expected to be covered by local allocation tax grants
- It took approximately 11 months from the start of deliberations to the implementation of joint procurement

## A giant smiley face about 1 km in diameter in the skies over Chiba — air race world champion Yoshihide Muroya takes to the skies over “Makuhari” once again

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000075397.html
- anchor: #n1809371
- Companies mentioned: レッドブルエアレースワールドチャンピオンシップ、LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING、AIR RACE X、国際航空連盟（FAI）

Facts:
- A smiley face about 1 km in diameter
- More than 160 smiley faces across 16 prefectures nationwide
- Flight altitude: approximately 3,000 m

## A new “Medicated Gum Care Dental Paste” with high-concentration※5 placenta extract※1 from full-scale oral care brand “歯磨き堂.” A new beauty-inspired option for adult oral care

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000100307.html
- anchor: #n1809370
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Blessing、歯磨き堂、株式会社ホルス

Facts:
- The concentration is approximately 2 times that of the raw material manufacturer’s conventional product
- 60 g / 1,680 yen (1,848 yen including tax)
- 90 g / 1,280 yen (1,408 yen including tax)
- 30 g / 980 yen (1,078 yen including tax)
- Whitening sheets, 7 uses / 1,780 yen (1,958 yen including tax)

## “Make fandom part of everyday life”: DOUX SAC'S Sakae NOVA store, featuring bags, popular character goods and sweets, opens Friday, Aug. 7, 2026! A commemorative event will also be held.

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000114804.html
- anchor: #n1809369
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サックスバーホールディングス、SAC'S BAR、DOUX SAC'S、いたずらぐまのグルーミー、サンリオキャラクターズ、ちいかわ、ドラゴンクエスト、パペットスンスン、ポケットモンスター、モンチッチ

Facts:
- About 570 stores nationwide
- 5,500 yen or more including tax
- Limited to 30 groups per session

## [Free admission] A “Workshop and Lecture for Parents” for elementary school students and their parents during summer vacation, using Minecraft Education, will be held at the Hanakoganei Campus of 嘉悦大学

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000053305.html
- anchor: #n1809368
- Companies mentioned: 嘉悦大学、楽天株式会社、株式会社ルクサ、株式会社コアース、慶應義塾大学

Facts:
- Limited to 30 groups selected by lottery
- For more than 120 years

## “Icons of Modern Art: Gustave Fayet — Collector and Creator” opens at フォンダシオン ルイ・ヴィトン on Oct. 9, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000033811.html
- anchor: #n1809367
- Companies mentioned: フォンダシオン ルイ・ヴィトン、afumi inc、National Galleries of Scotland、SMK, National Gallery of Denmark、Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand、The Cleveland Museum of Art、Buffalo AKG Art Museum、パリ、オルセー美術館、ブリュッセル、ベルギー王立美術館、Abbaye de Fontfroide, Narbonne

Facts:
- Special exhibition running from Oct. 9, 2026, to Mar. 8, 2027
- The exhibition presents 325 works by Gustave Fayet himself
- 10 paintings by Vincent van Gogh
- 78 works by Paul Gauguin
- 88 works by Odilon Redon
- Held with the cooperation of 64 cultural institutions in Japan and abroad and 71 private collections
- Exhibition

## KDX ST Partners to release new web commercial featuring Nao Matsushita starting Aug. 4

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000041020.html
- anchor: #n1809366
- Companies mentioned: KDX ST パートナーズ株式会社、ケネディクス

Facts:
- Starting August 4, 2026
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026

## “Brighten Your Life! Treat Yourself Campaign” launches

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000076752.html
- anchor: #n1809365
- Companies mentioned: Mysurance株式会社、損害保険ジャパン株式会社、パナソニック、ソニー、セブン‐イレブン、ローソン、ファミリーマート、ハーゲンダッツ

Facts:
- Customers who switched from another company to “Smart Rental Fire Insurance” and said their premiums “went down” saved an average of 7,591 yen.
- “Smart Rental Fire Insurance,” offered by Mysurance, is available from 380 yen per month
- It includes “household belongings coverage” and “personal liability insurance (coverage up to 100 million yen).”

## The 頭のかたち診療実践研究会 held its 1st practical seminar

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000113536.html
- anchor: #n1809364
- Companies mentioned: 頭のかたち診療実践研究会、株式会社Berry、のと小児科クリニック、日本大学医学部小児科学系小児科学分野、東京医科大学 小児科・思春期科学分野

Facts:
- More than 170 doctors participated
- Adopted by more than 290 medical facilities nationwide

## 練り物の老舗「かね貞」創業の地・大須商店街へ約95年ぶりに出店！練り物専門店「ねり伝はなれ 大須横丁店」と新業態となるホットドッグ専門店「GABU DOGS」の2店舗をオープン

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000027181.html
- anchor: #n1809363
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社かね貞、ねり伝はなれ 大須横丁店、GABU DOGS

Facts:
- 約95年ぶり
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
- Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
- Business hours: 10:30–19:00
- Octopus with ginger: 450 yen (416 yen before tax)
- Garlic cheese: 400 yen (370 yen before tax)
- Isobe-style fried potato mochi: 300 yen (277 yen before tax)
- Potato with mayonnaise: 400 yen (370 yen before tax)
- Awaji Island onion: 400 yen (370 yen before tax)
- Chunky squid: 400 yen (370 yen before tax)
- Isobe-style fried chikuwa stuffed with cheese: 400 yen (370 yen before tax)
- Savory shrimp: 400 yen (370 yen before tax)
- Fluffy sea urchin shinjō: 350 yen (324 yen before tax)
- Mentaiko ma

## HEMS controller “mui board” receives the compliance label under “JC-STAR,” a security certification program for IoT products

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000030640.html
- anchor: #n1809362
- Companies mentioned: mui Lab株式会社、IPA、経済産業省、東洋経済新報社

Facts:
- “GX-oriented housing” subsidy of up to 1.25 million yen
- From July 1, 2026
- Operations began in March 2025
- June 24, 2028

## 【東京ミッドタウン日比谷】「HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026」開催中 ランタンが灯る屋外ダイナーに夏の新メニューが登場

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000122345.html
- anchor: #n1809361
- Companies mentioned: 東京ミッドタウン日比谷、三井不動産株式会社、株式会社アイスクリーム・ラバー、ノースプレインファーム、ミルン牧場

Facts:
- House-made beef pastrami melt with cheese: 1,250 yen
- Coleslaw: 550 yen
- Garlic-fried shrimp: 900 yen
- Spicy lamb kalbi: 800 yen

## StockSunサロン、会員向け紹介先にスカルプインク認定アーティストwaka氏を追加、StockSunサロン会員限定で通常9,000円の頭皮洗浄無料サービスを開始

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000041786.html
- anchor: #n1809360
- Companies mentioned: StockSun株式会社、スカルプインク、日本エステティック協会

Facts:
- 1部位約45分
- Approximately 4 sessions on average

## [Algomatic] Earns “C Certification,” a third-party AI governance certification from JDLA, and begins providing support as a certified consulting company

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000120362.html
- anchor: #n1809359
- Companies mentioned: Algomatic、JDLA、ABEJA、Elith、富士ソフト、キカガク、経営共創基盤、ステッチ、Rosso、EY新日本有限責任監査法人

Facts:
- August 4, 2026
- Approximately 2 months at the earliest

## Supports the development of the next generation through a workplace-experience program for 渋谷区立笹塚中学校, offering a range of activities from hands-on work to simulated apparel sales.

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000074913.html
- anchor: #n1809358
- Companies mentioned: 田村駒株式会社、渋谷区立笹塚中学校

Facts:
- 2 days
- Founded in 1894
- Capital: 1.24 billion yen

## Recruiting participants for city tours to coincide with the 愛知・名古屋2026大会!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000152789.html
- anchor: #n1809328
- Companies mentioned: 愛知県、名古屋市、株式会社JTB、JTBビジネストランスフォーム、JTB名古屋事業部

Facts:
- 2026
- September 14, 2026
- October 28
- １ツアーあたり42名
- July 30, 2026
- Starting at 10:30 a.m.
- Free for children aged 3 and under

## Survey of women interested in scalp and hair care: Conducted a survey on attitudes toward hair and the scalp

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000070472.html
- anchor: #n1809327
- Companies mentioned: 丸善製薬株式会社、株式会社クロス・マーケティング

Facts:
- 10,000 women in their 20s to 60s
- Of these, 6,398 women interested in hair or scalp care were included in the analysis
- About 95% of women are concerned about their hair
- About 65% of women have scalp concerns
- About 20% of women are troubled by an itchy scalp
- About 76% believe the scalp is linked to the deterioration of hair condition

## 関西外国語大学 received the Encouragement Award at the Learning Innovation Grand Prix for research on a learning support system that visualizes elementary school students’ AI-use process to support teachers’ instruction

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000151397.html
- anchor: #n1809326
- Companies mentioned: 関西外国語大学、ラーニングイノベーションコンソシアム、東京大学大学院、京都大学、公立千歳科学技術大学、教育システム情報学会

Facts:
- 45 entries were submitted from across Japan
- The second-stage judging, for which 13 teams were nominated
- Sends about 1,300 students overseas each year
- Accepts about 1,100 international students each year
- 428 universities in 55 countries and regions worldwide

## Can’t resist the “outrageously spicy” flavor! A wickedly indulgent gourmet treat—ヤマモリ株式会社 announces the launch of Nagoya Don: Extra-Spicy Taiwanese Donburi

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000113050.html
- anchor: #n1809325
- Companies mentioned: ヤマモリ株式会社

Facts:
- Net weight: 130 g
- Suggested retail price: 350 yen (excluding tax) / 378 yen (including tax)
- Release date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Founded: 1889

## ヤマモリ株式会社「寄せ鍋つゆ／キムチ鍋つゆ／鶏塩ちゃんこ鍋つゆ／3種のアソート鍋つゆ 1人前✕6袋」新発売のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000113050.html
- anchor: #n1809324
- Companies mentioned: ヤマモリ株式会社

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 300 yen (excluding tax) / 324 yen (including tax)
- Release date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

## ONODERA USER RUN acquires all shares of Guidable, making a full-scale entry into Japan’s domestic career-change market by leveraging one of the country’s largest recruitment platforms for foreign residents

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000101779.html
- anchor: #n1809323
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ONODERA USER RUN、Guidable株式会社、ONODERA GROUP、株式会社LEOC

Facts:
- Has produced more than 10,000 specified skilled workers to date
- As of June 30, 2026, cumulative total of 12,162 people trained
- Has produced 10,074 people who passed the specified skills test
- 8,433 people have received job offers through employment placement services for specified skilled workers
- A cumulative total of 6,637 people have already started working at referral destinations
- About 500,000 registered users across 229 countries and regions
- Provides meals at more than 3,000 locations nationwide

## Streemo begins a pilot as a mobility solution for セコム株式会社’s security and patrol operations

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000102850.html
- anchor: #n1809322
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストリーモ、セコム株式会社

Facts:
- Can travel while maintaining balance even with a 15 kg load
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 応用地質、令和8年熊本地震に関する自主災害調査を開始

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000047274.html
- anchor: #n1809321
- Companies mentioned: 応用地質株式会社

Facts:
- Has conducted independent surveys of more than 40 earthquake disasters in Japan and overseas
- Will begin an independent disaster survey, focusing on affected areas, on July 31, 2026

## がってん寿司 to hold its Obon Fair from Friday, August 7, 2026, through Sunday, August 16, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-04T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000130112.html
- anchor: #n1809320
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アールディーシー、株式会社ジーエスアール、がってん寿司、磯のがってん寿司、匠のがってん寿司、承知の助、元禄寿司FC、がってんカルビ、優勝軒、四つ葉、ヒナノ珈琲、かつ敏、かつはな亭、けなりぃ、ぼむのビビンバ

Facts:
- 1,100 yen (1,210 yen including tax)
- 400 yen (440 yen including tax)
- 500 yen (550 yen including tax)
- 700 yen (770 yen including tax)
- 360 yen (396 yen including tax)
- 250 yen (275 yen including tax)